Year 8 Camp

Lake Dewar Lodge – YMCA Camps

Dates
Camp Hollows and Freeman
Monday 9 – Wednesday 11 May

Camp Dunlop and Melba

Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 May
Location
Lake Dewar Lodge is in
Myrniong near Werribee
Gorge.
It is thought that the name
Myrniong derived from an
Aboriginal word meaning an edible
root. Until about 1863 the locality
was known as Blow’s Flat, not
especially apt because most of
Myrniong is hilly!
 “We are all visitors to
this time, this place. We
are just passing
through. Our purpose
here is to observe, to
learn, to grow, to love…
and then we return
home.”
Australian Aboriginal Proverb
Camp Leaders

Mr. Tobin Ms. Leavold Ms Brock Ms. Milner

Freeman House Melba House Hollows House Dunlop House
 ‘Mounta in bike riding, ca noeing, sta nd-up pa ddle boa rding, adventure tunnelling, flying
fox, hiking, an ama z ing race, life outside the cla ssroom wa s full of adventure and fun.

Testimonials The Yea r 8 ca mp wa s held at La ke DeW a r, loca ted an hour and a ha lf north of
Melbourne. We were greeted by two La bra dors, and the ca mp owners who looked
after us all well. The highlight of the ca mp wa s when my group wa s trying to flip our
instructor off the sta nd-up pa ddle boa rd. I’m gla d to sa y were successful. Tha nk you to
the tea chers for fun, laughs and adventures, resulting in us all returning home
exha usted but rea lly ha ppy.’
Da na Murphy, Hollows
Activities
‘The Year 8 camp was very engaging
and fun. Almost all of the activities were
fun and there was a lot of free time in
between activities, where we could play
basketball, footy, sit with friends etc. The
food was pretty decent and the curfew
was reasonable. Overall it was a good
experience.’
Daniel Kelly, Freeman
Kit List and What to Bring
• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow and pillowcase
• Suitable Clothing (including T-shirts, long sleeve
shirts, shorts, trackpants, hoodies/jumper,
bathers, socks, shoes, hat, underwear, etc)
• An old pair of shoes for dam activities (they will
get wet & muddy) Pleas e do no t bring the fo llo w ing
• Swimmers item s : Clothes
• Good
• Warm Jumper and Raincoat • Valua ble Items – jewellery, iW a tch
• Towels – please bring 2 • Phones, i-pods, computerised ga mes,
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellent etc.
• Torch • Money
• Camera and a smile • Chewing Gum
Camp and Accommodation
Students are given the opportunity to choose their cabin mates prior to camp.
Summary
The Year 8 Camp is designed to
challenge students and provide them
with the opportunity to try activities
they may not have engaged with
before.
The camp is led by qualified
professionals and a staff member
from the school is with students at
each activity to further ensure their
safety and well-being.
Throughout the years, Lake Dewar
Lodge Camp has come to be
regarded as a highlight in students
experiences at Blackburn High
School. We are excited to offer this
opportunity again to our current Year
8 students.
Year 8 Camp – Lake Dewar Lodge
 Questions and who to ask
Health, Safety and Well-
being (inc lu din g dietary
requ irem en ts )
Fiona Weaver
School Nurse
fiona.weaver@education.vic.gov.au
Pay m en t O ptio n s G eneral Q ues tio ns
in c lu din g C S E F
Rebecca Bianco
Student Agency & Transition Leader
Andrea Julien
rebecca.bianco@education.vic.gov.au
School Accounts
andrea.julien@education.vic.gov.au
Assistant Principal
Allison Jenner
Your child’s House Admin Assistant
allison.jenne
r@education.vic.gov.au
Thank
you